OTTAWA-Jody Wilson-Raybould would still be justice minister if it wasn't for the resignation of former Treasury Board president Scott Brison, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on February 15, downplaying suggestions she was moved for not giving into political arm-twisting.

Glen Motz, MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, raised concerns on Friday about the SNC-Lavalin situation and the extent of involvement by the Prime Minister and/or his office, according to a press release.

The SNC-Lavalin case is before a court in Montreal, charged with fraud and corruption in connection with payments of almost $48 million to public officials in Libya under Moammar Gadhafi's government and allegations it defrauded Libyan organizations of an estimated $130 million.

Last week, the Globe and Mail reported that Wilson-Raybould felt pressured to instruct the director of public prosecutions to negotiate a remediation agreement with Quebec engineering giant SNC-Lavalin rather than pursue a criminal trial on charges of bribery and fraud linked to the company's efforts to secure business in Libya.

Iran FM links bus bombing to Warsaw meeting
Karimkhan predicted that Iran's military will not stay quiet on the issue, hinting at more pressure on the Pakistani government. Tehran showed off ballistic missiles in defiance of United States efforts to curb its military power.

Trudeau didn't say what reasons she gave for her resignation.

"Instead, the Trudeau Liberals helped cover-up the truth of what really happened between the Prime Minister's Office and the former Attorney General, Jody Wilson-Raybould", Hoback said in his written statement.

He only said he accepts her decision even if he does not "entirely understand it".

Justin Trudeau's government weighed the merits of ending a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.

At the news conference, Trudeau continued to pass the issue to Wilson-Raybould.

Polish officials may cancel Israel visit amid Holocaust tensions
He later told Army Radio on Monday that he was in favor of maintaining relations with Poland but repeated his earlier statements. The EU condemns Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and has said Israel uses excessive force against Palestinians in Gaza.

"I do want to hear from her, I do".

While there will a process to get answers for her departure through the House of Commons justice committee and ethics commissioner, Bellegarde says the Liberals must push critical pieces of legislation, including a recently tabled bill on Indigenous languages and a proposed bill on child welfare. Trudeau said he would have never have moved her if his Treasury Board president hadn't resigned, forcing the change. "I had full confidence in her role as attorney general to make the decision", he said.

Trudeau has been asked to waive the solicitor client privilege for this case.

Wilson-Raybould who is a former Crown attorney, and Assembly of First Nations regional chief for B.C., has retained the legal counsel of Thomas Cromwell. All Canadians (especially British Columbians) should be, and I believe this will prove to have been a colossal political blunder by the PM.

Seven MPs resign from Labour over Brexit row
In some ways, Coffey quitting the party today may mark the end of almost three years of that particular internal struggle. The MPs addressed the press and announced their resignations on Monday, and have opted to form the new Independent Group.

Popular news

Pompeo says 'confronting Iran' key to Mideast peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Haaretz in Warsaw, "I look forward to seeing the plan once it is presented". The PM thanked US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for organizing the event, which he called a historic turning point.

Andrew McCabe: FBI had reason to investigate Trump
The 25th Amendment establishes a process for the Cabinet to force the president's removal if he is unable to perform his duties. Ronald Reagan and George W Bush used the amendment to temporarily transfer power when they were medically anaesthetised.

Ariana Grande wrote three versions of thank u, next
Grande explains her feelings about not wanting to feel down any longer, but she has an apparent inability to escape them. She dropped the music video for the song the same day as the album , featuring teenage heartthrob Charles Melton.

Amazon.com announces no-go on NY headquarters
The Seattle-based Amazon had planned to bring 25,000 jobs to NY , and spend $US2.5 billion ($NZ3.6b) building its offices. Amazon has said it will not build a new headquarters in NY , citing fierce opposition from state and local politicians.

Lampard plays down talks of Chelsea return
Luiz Felipe Scolari and Andre Villas Boas were both sacked in their first seasons at Stamford Bridge and Sarri could follow. I am a dreamer. " It was by chance because I wanted to go to the dressing room at that moment, and I didn't see him ".

Aurora, Illinois shooter wasn't legally allowed to own gun
Martin was holed up in a machine shop at the back, apparently waiting for police, Robertson said, and exchanged gunfire with them. That's according to his uncle, Jay Wehner. "You can't say anything but nice things about him", Jay Wehner said of his nephew.

Woods Hopes For The Best At Genesis Open
The man was three shots down heading into Sunday and won by three shots at the end of the round on Monday morning. Woods couldn't be teeing off on Thursday with any more confidence in the state of his game.